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HARRY E. I-IADDOOK, OF COLLINWOOD, OHIO, ASSIGN OR TOJOI-IN A. BRILL, OF PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA.

CONVERTIBLE CAR.

Patented May 7, 1907.

Application filed July 7, 1906. Serial NoA 325.189.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, HARRY E. HADDOCK, a citizen of the United States, and a resident of Collinwood, county of Cuyahoga, and State of Ohio, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Convertible Cars, of which the following is a specification.

My invention is adapted to combine a car construction in whichl the angle metal side sill provides a step substantially within the side limits of the car as defined by the stanchionsftogethergwiththeconvertible features, in such a way as to materially improve the construction by providing a step which may be raised to a vertical position and form a continuation of the panel.

My invention also relates to the novel filler adapted to fill the space between the sill and panel, on the plane of the car floor.

In the drawings forming part of this specification, Figure 1 is a perspective view, partlyin section showing a car in which the step' is in a vertical position, Fig. 2 shows the same with the step in a horizontal position, Fig. 3 is a perspective view of a portion of the car, showing the samel open, Fig. 4 is a similar view showing one of the side sections closed, and the step folded, Fig'. 5 is a perspective of one of the parts comprising the step, Fig. 6 is asimilar view-of the other part,-Fig. 7 isa sectional view through a portion of the panel, sill, `and filler, and, Fig. 8 is a similar view with the filler adjusted in a different position.

My improvements are adapted for use in a convertible car in which the side panels may be raised and lowered in grooves formed in the stanchions, and as the roof pockets do not form a part of this invention, they are notshown herein.

My invention is adapted for use in a car in which one of the steps is provided substantially within the lateral limits defined by the stanchions, and in which the sill is composed, of angle metal.

Illustrations of various forms vof such a construction may be seen in patents issued to John A. Brill. In this particular case I have used the form of side sill which I prefer forthis invention.

The car is provided with the ooring 1 which is supported by the filler 2, which latter is bolted by means of bolts 3 to the vertical web 4 of the side sill. The side sill herein consists of a vertical plate 4 to which is bolted an angle iron 5, the latter consisting of a vertical web 6 and the lower horizontal web 7 extending outwardly therefrom. Bolts 8 secure the plate 4 with the web 6 so that the two metal members form the side sill of the car. Secured to the web 7 by means of brackets 9 are the side steps l0 which may be folded up when desired, and may be of the usual construction.

The stanchions `11 are adapted to be secured in pockets 12 to the sill plate 7 by means of bolts, and to the web 6 and plate 4 by means of bolts 13 which pass through the stanchion pockets 12, the end of the stanchien which fits in the post pocket, and then through the sill members. Other bolts 14 also secure the stanchion'against the plate 4. It will be seen that the stanchion thus projects beyond Ithe plate 4. Suitable cross seats 15 are made to abut against the stanchions through the instrumentality of seat panels 16 which are secured to the stanchion and licor.

The web 7 serves as a support'for the secondary step 17 which forms a step substantially within the limits of the car, as delined by the s tanc'hions. By making this latter step to fold vertically, the same may form a continuation of the panel 18 when the latter.

is lowered, so that the greatest depth may be given .to the sill without having to increase the lengthl of the panel beyond thev point where it could be convenientlystored in the roof ockets, and also to provide an outside weather joint below the plane of the floor. The further object achieved by this is that when the step 17 is folded vertically, as described, and also the lower step l0, the car when closedhas no ugly projectionswvhich will interfere with the operation of the car, besides the incidental improvement in the appearance.

The step 17 I will describe by referring to Figs. 5, 6 and 3. The step is preferably composed of two component parts 19 and 20 which are bolted together and should be made of metal.- The part 20 forms the step proper, the surface 21 of which when down serves as a stepping surface, and it is strengthened by a flange 22 which extends around the outer edge into a vertical strengthening web 23. In the lower portion the plate extends inwardly at a curve 24. Other vertical still'ening webs 23 are provided along the length of the plate to pro plate abuttinv vide stiffness, and also to provide sockets throu'glh which bolts are secured, as will appear ereafter. The circular socket 26 is formed on the plate at each end which is adapted to receive a pin 27, the latter passing through the stanchion pocket. The socket 26 extends outwardly beyond the strengthening web 23 and is provided with an aperture 28. The secondary member of this step comprises a plate 29 which has a strengthening iiange 3() extendin around the edge thereof, and also has ot er webs 31 for the same purpose and a socket 32, and an aperture 33 adapted to register with the aperture in the socket 25. The web 31 is offset at 34 and a beading 35 is provided in the upper edge of the plate.

When assembling, the plate 21 is inserted between the stanchions and pins 27'are inserted through the stanchion pockets and into the aperture 2S. The secondary plate is then bolted by means of bolts 3.6 which secures the two together, the edge 37 of the one against the edge 38 of the other, when the web 31 of the under plate will abut against the web 23 of the upper, and the oset portion 34 will liel against the inner end of the aperture 28 so that the pin 27 will not be able to move in but one direction. `The step for the next section is similarly adjusted, and when the entire car is assembled the pins 27 will be held at each end from longitudinal movement by the several offset portions 34 on the under plates. The. under late of the ste y restson the web 7 of the silll when dow'n eing held by the pins-27 on which it rotates.. When it is desired to. close the car the step is turned toa vertical position, and the panel 18 is lowered until the grooved edge of the panel fits the bead 35 on the under Kplate of the step. The l jeint thus formed between the panel and the step is below the upper edge of the plate 21, and also below the plane of the floor. I am thus enabled to lengthen the steps from the plane of the iioor, to the lower web 7 by using the step when turned vertically as a continuation ofthe panel, at the same time providing an outside weather joint and carrying the step within the car limits.

I believe I am the first to use a car step for the continuation of the panel in a convertible car. As a means for filling the space between the panel and the sill late 4 when the car is closed, I provide a p ate 40 which extends from the plate 4 to the panel, as is shown in Fig. 1. This plate is secured to the stanchion by means of vertical tongues 41 which are provided with elongated slots 42 through which projects a screw 43. The screw 43 is adapted to secure the tongues 41 against'the stanchion, and the slot 42 allows the plate to be tipped downwardly at the inner side when the screw 43 is loosened, so that the plate may be turned until its face rests against the plate 4 when the screw 43 may be again tightened to retain the filler in the new position.

Having described my invention, what- I claim is 1. A convertible car having stanchions, movable panels for closing the side openings, and a folding member adapted to form a continuation of the panel, for closing the side i openings.

2. A convertible car having stanchions, movable panels closing the side openings, and a folding member below the plane of the iioor adapted to form a continuation of the y panel for closing the side openings.

3. A convertible car having movable panels for closing the side openings, and a folding step adapted to be placed in a vertical position for the purpose of acting as a part closure for the side opening of the car.

4. A convertible car having stanchions, movable panels for closing the side openings, and a side step adapted to be raised to a vertical position and to serve as a continuation of the panel for the purpose of closing the car side opening.

5. A vconvertible car having stanchions, movable panels for closing the side openings, and a folding step adapted to be raised to a vertical position, and having a bead on its upper edge over which the said panel is adapted to fit for the purpose of closing the sides of the car. l'

6. A convertible car having stanchions, a sidestep extending within the lateral limits of the car andadapted to be raised vertically to form a continuation of the panel.

` 7 A convertiblel car having stanchions,

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side'steps hinged .to said stanchions, near.` i

theirinner edges, and adapted to be turned vertically and to act as a continuation ofthe movable side panels. 'y

y8. A convertible car having stanchions, side sills, and movable panels for closing the side openings, side steps hinged to the stanchions and adapted to rest onthe side sills, i

and adapted -to be raised vertically to form a continuation of the panels when the latter are lowered.

9. A convertible car having stanchions, movable panels therein adapted to close the side openings, side steps extending within the lateral limits of the car,as defined by the stanchions and below the oar iioor, said steps `being adapted to be placed vertically to formh a continuation of the side panels when the latter are lowered,and to be placed horizontally when the car is opened. 10. VA convertible car having a side sill provided with a lower outwardly extending longitudinal web, stanchions secured to the said web, and side steps adapted to rest on the said web and hinged so as to move toa vertical position between the stanchions, movable panels between the stanchions adapted to rest on the said step, which latter form a continuation thereof.

11. A convertible car having stanchions and panels movable therein, pockets for said stanchions secured to the car side sill, the panel being adapted to'be lowered below the plane of the car i'loor and side steps hinged so as to be moved to a vertical position and adapted to form a continuation of the panel when lowered.

12. A convertible car having stanchions, and a sill having an outwardly extending lower web to which the stanchions are secured, panels moving between the stanchions adapted to pass below the plane oi' thefloor, side steps adapted to fold vertically to form a continuation of the panels, and a viller adapted to fill the space between the floor and the panel when the latter is lowered.

13. A convertible car having side sills and stanchions, movable panels sliding between the stanchions, and side steps composed of a plurality of plates, said step being adapted to be moved to a vertical position, the outer plate being adapted to receive the panel when lowered, and the inner plate extending above the joint thus formed.

14. A convertible car having a side step hinged between the stanchions by means'oi a pin extending through the stanchions, and a socket in the step for the said pin.

15. A railway car having stanchions, and a step hinged between the st anchions by means of pins whichpass through the stanchi on and engage sockets on the ends of said step, and means for holding the pin-s in the said socket.

16. A railway car having stanchions, and a step hinged between the stanchions by means of pins extending therethrough, said step comprising a plate provided with a socket for the reception of the pin, and a second plate secured to the said rst plate and having a web that extends over the opening in thesaid pin socket to prevent longitudinal movement of the said pin.

17. A railway car having stanchions, side steps hinged to the stanchions by means of pins 27, said step comprising a plate 21 having strengthening webs and a socket 26, and a second plate 29 adapted to be secured to the said rst plate and having a web 30 and bead 35, and a web 34 adapted to engage the pin in the socket 26 to prevent longitudinal movement thereof.

18. A railway car having a filler secured between thev stanchions, said Eller comprising a longitudinal plate having depending tongues which are provided with elongated slots and bolts securing said tongues to the stanchions through the elongated slots.

Signed this 3d day of July, 1906.

HARRY E. HADDOCK.

Vitnesses:

M. H. SGHEFFT, H. W. KILPATRICK. 

